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Question is how to finish the connection between firewall and spider? I left a small gap and was thinking of putting a rubber gasket on the edge of panel to meet the fiberglass. Is it enough? I would like to see a more rigid connection (screw or rivet) but not sure if that would create...

Hi Tom, Yes, I agree with you. My goal with this test fit was to get a general feel for how much off is the dash and location of my steering. I actually put the spider back on last night to see how it all fits together. Of course, the spider is in approximate location also. I got it where the...

Steering First fit of the dash. Had to cut part of the front steering column mount, it was hitting the fiberglass. I was going to redo that part anyway. The fiberglass is going to require work also. On the other hand, steering column fitted good. I'm installing a quick disconnect so the...

Chassis Cut panels for sills and engine compartment, interior and engine bay. Lots of drilling, cutting, fitting and riveting. Started on firewall. Out of aluminum, more is on order. My plan is to install double wall with insulation in between. I'll wait till I finish complete firewall...

Hi Ben, What a great story!! Thanks for the article. Renato

That is something!! You don't see that kind of service often these days! My hat is off to you Fran. Renato

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Engine Here's how I did the reversal of the intake on the Coyote. The engine is from a 2012 Mustang and has the throttle body pointed to the front and in a mid-engine car that would be in to the cabin. I know it has been done so it is possible. Here's a set of pictures showing how I did it...

Hi Michel, No, but I do now, thanks! I'm a bit trigger happy and bad habits are hard to get rid of. It's not so bad to get the extra off but I'll rather spend my time on other things. Renato

Chassis Continuing towards the radiator. It required a bit of fiddling to get the angles right. Question: Should I panel as in the last picture or leave it as it is? Renato

Chassis Cut panels for both wheel wells. Test fitted with cleco's. Deburred, put way too much sealer and riveted both sides. I've been really trigger happy with the sealer, need to scale down. It's not that hard to clean or remove when dry. Continuing on towards the radiator. What is best...

Hi Jayson, Thanks for the kind words. I'm going directly from template to aluminum. After the test fit I do tweak them to better fit. Aluminum doesn't conform as the paper does. Then drill, cleco, drill, cleco, deburr, clean, cleco... and then some more... :laugh:. I like your template...

Hi Neville, That really is a bummer, I'm surprised you can load the car on a flatbed. Isn't the car too low? Defiantly stop by next time you're out. Last year I didn't race once, I was so busy at work. I'm still in Yamaha pipe class, wanted to upgrade but now I have another hobby so pipe is...

Chassis Fabricated panels for inside including front bulkhead and dry fitted. Also fabricated panels for wheel wells and front compartment. Dry fitted all the panels. Cut holes in bulkhead for cooling pipes and steering shaft. Hydraulic punch is a great tool to make any size hole in sheet...

Hi Darrin, It's certainly not your fault. You were very nice to receive my parts in your crate and forward them to me. Thanks! Renato

Hi Neville, Thanks! The spindles are press fit to the uprights and secured with bolt from the back, same as the original spindles. For the transaxle I have a Audi 01E DQS. The box needs a good cleaning and I might put in a LSD if budget permits. Still thinking about the adapter and the...

Hi Phil, My build has a small budget so I try to come up with solutions that I can easily accomplish with material here in US. I'm planing to use brake components from a 2012 Mustang for budget reasons. Future might bring something better but for now... I did put a mock up seat and the...

Hi Bill, You are right, I should have the dash and seats in to do the steering. At this point I have neither so I left a lot of room for adjustment. The rear mount should stay where it is (hopefully) and the front bracket I'll adjust to the dash when I get it. As Darrin mentioned it was...